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Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) Research Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - 2025

As of 2025, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) has demonstrated a strong commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through extensive research activities. A total of 7,087 research papers are listed on the university’s official website, reflecting the vibrant academic and scientific engagement of SAU researchers. Among these, 2,064 papers are indexed in the Scopus database, showcasing the university’s global research visibility and impact.

In the year 2025 alone, SAU researchers published 760 papers that contribute directly to various SDG targets. These publications cover a wide range of thematic areas including food security, health, climate change, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture.

The distribution of the 2025 publications across the 17 SDGs is summarized below:

SDG No SDG Name Count
1 No Poverty 8
2 Zero Hunger 116
3 Good Health And Wellbeing 74
4 Quality Education 6
5 Gender Equality 10
6 Clean Water And Sanitation 45
7 Affordable And Clean Energy 12
8 Decent Work And Economic Growth 61
9 Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure 26
10 Reduced Inequalities 131
11 Sustainable Cities And Communities 19
12 Responsible Consumption And Production 56
13 Climate Action 54
14 Life Below Water 60
15 Life On Land 29
16 Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions 3
17 Partnerships For The Goals 50

Summary and Insights

The data highlight SAU’s strong alignment with global sustainability priorities. The highest number of publications in 2025 were related to:

  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) – 74 papers
  • SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) – 116 papers
  • SDG 14 (Life Below Water) – 60 papers

These focus areas underline the university’s expertise in agricultural productivity, public health, and environmental sustainability.

SAU continues to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations, both nationally and internationally, in support of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Sustainability Committee